125: Sean Callery Interview
Episode description
Not only is Sean Callery an Emmy winning composer of some of our FAVORITE shows (including Homeland, 24, Elementary, Bones and Medium), he's a freaking nice guy, and shows it while diving into all things composing. Sean shares about interpersonal relationships and bringing your specific skillsets to the table, the standards of writing and presenting music within the television industry, and conducting a live orchestra. In this interview, we also cover:
• how the music industry still looks for quality work in relation to receiving awards,
• the process of writing music for screen
• having a degree for a specific music skill versus experience
• and how to get past writers block or composing frustrations
Questions Asked During the Interview:
What are 3 career highlights or events that have gotten you to where you are that you look back on fondly?
What are some skills as a musician that are important for a strong composer to have?
What is it like to have your original music heard with a live orchestra?
How have awards and nominations helped you out in your career and how did you get to the point of being nominated?
What is your composing process like for film or television?
Should you get a certification/degree in arranging or conducting as to earn respect within the industry?
Was or is there a Sinclavier community in LA and would you happen to know Steven Crowes?
What motivates you to keep pushing yourself as a composer when things may get difficult?
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